Presqu'ile Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2023

Presqu’ile is a family-owned winery in the Santa Maria Valley, dedicated to crafting exceptional, cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County. They designed and planted Presqu’ile Vineyard to create a diverse tapestry of blocks that feature an array of clones, exposures, and elevations.

The resulting wines are produced using both estate fruit and high quality fruit from select vineyard sites across the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Rita Hills. Presqu’ile aims to capture the true essence of its vineyards, vintages, and unique senses of place.

From a combination of sites, most of which is estate. The SBC sees slightly shorter aging -11 months in oak (25% neutral French/75% Austrian fudera). Finished with 6 months in stainless steel.

“Composed of North Canyon, White Hawk and pressed wine from the Presqu'ile estate, the 2023 Chardonnay is a vibrant overperformer. Powerful aromas of citrus oil and white peach fill in an otherwise bright, focused nose. The palate is deliciously succulent, concluding with a vibrant, pure finish with just enough creamy breadth. It's an impressive introduction to the solid winemaking at Presqu’ile.” - 92 Points, Wine Advocate

“The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is fabulous. Rich and creamy, it offers tons of immediacy. Apricot, chamomile, lemon confit and bright tropical notes all run through this super-expressive Chardonnay. Best of all, this is a superb value.” - 92 Points, Vinous

“Brought up six months in neutral French oak and stainless steel, the 2023 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County offers orchard fruits, sautéed apples, spice, and honeyed flower notes with some background oak. Medium-bodied, vibrant, and fresh, it has integrated acidity and is a beautiful Chardonnay as well as a smoking value.” - 91 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Presqu'ile

Country: USA

Region: California

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Santa Barbara County

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml